The Terex TL260 compact wheel loader incorporates transverse-mounted engines for stability to lift and transport high payloads, while consuming less fuel. An oscillating rear axle provides comfort and easy handling. The 175-horsepower wheel loader offers bucket capacities between 3.3 and 6.0 cubic yards and a breakout force of 26,995 pounds.

Volvo

Volvo Construction Equipment says its F-Series wheel loaders are the toughest, most fuel-efficient loaders on the market. Features include OptiShift with Reverse By Braking, which automatically assists deceleration; a T-linkage lift-arm system for greater breakout force; and the company’s CareTrack telematics system to manage productivity and maintenance.

With 56,438 pounds of breakout force and a fuel-efficient 280-horsepower Cummins Tier III diesel engine, Liugong says its 877III wheel loader is designed to compete with other models. Other features include a Z-bar linkage, 5.5-cubic yard bucket, ZF automatic powershift transmission, and automatic load-leveling system.

The Liebherr L586 hydrostatic wheel loader has a 7.8-cubic yard capacity with an articulated tipping load of 45,050 pounds. Its fuel-efficient diesel engine produces 340 horsepower at 1,800 revolutions per minute. Cab displays and controls are arranged to form a precise, comfortable work environment.

Dressta

Dressta North America offers several sizes of wheel loaders; its largest offering being the 560E with a bucket capacity of 8.5 cubic yards and 427 net horsepower. Features include joystick controls for the boom and bucket, three-speed countershaft transmission, and wet internal brakes.

A Customer Advocacy Group directly influenced key features on John Deere’s K-Series wheel loaders. The series includes eight models ranging from utility size to the largest 842K and 844K models. All models include keyless start, seat-mounted joystick controls, expanded sealed switch module, and LCD monitor with multi-function interface.

Doosan Infracore’s new DL420 articulated wheel loader features a bucket capacity of 5.2 cubic yards. The 49,163-pound machine features a 659-cubic-inch, six-cylinder turbocharged Cummins engine with 280 horsepower at 2,000 revolutions per minute and maximum torque of 1,070 pound-feet at 1,400 revolutions per minute. A Z-bar lifting system provides 47,210 pounds of bucket breakout force.

Top 10 Used Wheel Loader Sales from 2005-2010 (5 cubic yards and larger)

1. Caterpillar 980-G

2. Caterpillar 966-G

3. Komatsu WA-380

4. Caterpillar 980-C

5. Komatsu WA-500

6. Caterpillar 966-C

7. Komatsu WA-450

8. Caterpillar 988-B

9. Caterpillar 966-F

10. Caterpillar 980-H

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